Burundi 🇧🇮 is a fascinating landlocked country located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of Burundi, it is home to roughly 14.0 million people and covers an area of about 27,834 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Burundi — its capital Gitega, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Burundi on the map
Geographically, Burundi belongs to Eastern Africa within Africa. Its territory spans approximately 27,834 km², which makes it the 147th largest country or territory on Earth.
As a landlocked country, Burundi has no direct access to the open ocean, which has shaped its trade routes, cuisine and history in distinctive ways. It shares land borders with DR Congo, Rwanda and Tanzania.
The capital city is Gitega, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how burundian life really works.
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Population and languages of Burundi
Around 14.0 million people live in Burundi, making it the 78th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Burundi is called a Burundian.
Burundi is multilingual: the languages spoken include French and Kirundi. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Burundi — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Burundi
The official currency is the Burundian franc (BIF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Burundi is +257. Websites from the country typically use the .bi internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Burundi are its flag, its capital Gitega, and its approximate population of 14.0 million.
Neighbouring countries
Burundi shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Burundi
- Burundi's flag emoji is 🇧🇮 — its two-letter country code is BI and its three-letter code is BDI.
- Burundi covers 27,834 km², ranking 147th in the world by area.
- With about 14.0 million people, Burundi holds the 78th spot in the world population ranking.
- Burundi is a member state of the United Nations.
- Burundi is one of the world's landlocked countries — it has no sea coastline.
Burundi — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Burundi?
- The capital of Burundi is Gitega.
- What is the population of Burundi?
- Burundi has a population of approximately 14,047,786 people, ranking 78th in the world.
- Where is Burundi located?
- Burundi is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region. It is a landlocked country.
- What language is spoken in Burundi?
- The languages spoken in Burundi include French and Kirundi.
- What currency is used in Burundi?
- Burundi uses the Burundian franc (BIF).
